Some Capital Region public swimming pools opening over the next few weeks will have newly installed disability access equipment, in line with state legislation passed last year that requires community pools to comply with the Americans With Disabilities Act.

In Schenectady, all four public pools — Central Park, Hillhurst, Quackenbush and Front Street — have been made handicapped-accessible.

"We've done significant upgrades," said Jeremy Howard Sr., office manager and assistant to the mayor. "The Central Park is a sloped pool, with access for a wheelchair. The other three have a full pool wall and require a chairlift that is able to take a disabled person and bring them from outside the pool and into the inside."

Sloped pools have a shallow section that gradually declines, allowing wheelchair users to roll into the water, Howard said.

Colonie's Mohawk River Park also is introducing disability access equipment.

"We did not need to use department funds, we were able to secure an IDA (Industrial Development Agency) grant," Osur said. "We think it's a great opportunity that all residents of Colonie can enjoy our swimming facilities."

Osur said the lifts would benefit people with disabilities and the caretakers who help them in and out of the pool.

Peerless Pool, Spa State Park, Saratoga Springs: Open June 23 through Labor Day; Hours: 10 to 6 Wednesdays to Mondays. Closed Tuesdays; Cost: $2 adults, $1 kids but there's an $8 charge to enter that section of Spa State Park

Victoria Pool, Spa State Park, Saratoga Springs: Open June 23 to Labor Day (it was also open June 16 and 17); Hours: 10 to 6 Daily; Cost: $8 for adults, $4 for kids ages 5 to 12. No parking charge on that section of the park.